France has captured the health headlines this February. In addition to activating a 2016 law protecting former cancer patients, the country has reacted to the spread of fake news by… Read more »
World Cancer Day, observed on February 4th, promotes ways to ease the global burden of cancer. This year’s theme was ‘Debunk the Myths’, aiming to dispel damaging myths and misconceptions… Read more »
The number of cancer cases worldwide is predicted to rise by 70 percent over the next 20 years, from 14 million in 2012, to 25 million new cases by 2035…. Read more »
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently revealed global cancer cases have now reached 14 million each year. It also predicts that by 2025 the incidence of cancer around the world… Read more »
The vast majority of cancers diagnosed by GPs are spotted after two consultations, according to a new study. Over 80 percent (82%) of people were referred to a specialist after… Read more »
A new international survey has revealed governments around the world are leaving cancer patients with untreated pain. Millions of patients lack access to pain-relieving drugs, often leaving them in debilitating pain… Read more »
New studies reveal for the first time the true economic and human costs of caring for cancer patients in Europe. Cancers cost the EU €124 billion each year with lung cancer… Read more »
The number of people dying of cancer will fall dramatically over the next 20 years, according to Cancer Research UK. The statistics, published by the UK charity, show death rates are… Read more »
A new world cancer factsheet has been published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Over half of cancer deaths occur in less developed regions of the world. That… Read more »
Scientists have predicted an increase of 75 percent in global cancer rates by 2030. The spread of unhealthy Western lifestyles to developing countries is one reason for the increase, according… Read more »